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2022 BMW i4 vs 2022 Toyota Corolla

On the public data alone the Corolla edges it 3–1.

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2022 BMW i4

The 2022 BMW i4 is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact car with 4 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wh…

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2022 Toyota Corolla

The 2022 Toyota Corolla is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact car with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Corolla Hybrid, is…

2022 BMW i42022 Toyota Corolla
SegmentCompact carCompact car
PowertrainsElectricHybrid, Gas
Best EV range (mi)301—
Best combined mpg—52
Safety Signal42100
NHTSA recalls80
Critical recalls20
Owner complaints9102
NHTSA overall stars—5

Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.

Recalls at a glance

Source: NHTSA

i4

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Electrical System

71,286 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.RiskA loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.FixThe electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 25V395000reported Jul 23, 2025BMW of North America, LLC
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Electrical System

136 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.RiskBattery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.FixDealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 25V470000reported Jul 16, 2025BMW of North America, LLC
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Electrical System

69 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU.RiskAn improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 23V449000reported Jun 28, 2023BMW of North America, LLC

Corolla

No recalls on file.